Tuition Fees

Choosing a university course is a huge decision to make. Your choice must take into account multiple factors: the subject, the university, your financial situation and career prospects in the future. Firstly, you must decide if you actually want to go to university, independent of pressures from family, friends and teachers. There are multiple other

Leaving home for the first time is both an exciting and daunting experience. Many teens who fly the nest at just 18 years old are going to University or College, and not into full time work. Money is tight, and learning how to budget effectively is essential to prevent debts mounting. Some teens are more

Moving out of home to go to University is often to first step towards independence for many teens. Leaving behind the familiarity of a home, town and friends can be a massive culture-shock for your teen. Most Universities recognise this, and have established Halls of Residence. The University accommodation for your teenager are owned and

In the coming weeks, tens of thousands of young people will be starting university for the first time. For many this will mean leaving the comfort of their own homes and the security of their parents to head out alone into the wide world. And while some may take to their new lives like ducks

Once upon a time graduating from university was seen as one of the best things a young person could do to guarantee a well-paid and secure career. These days, high fees and a lack of jobs are putting many parents and young people off. So what are the pros and cons of university education and

Perhaps you are a little surprised to see the word ‘bursary’? It may feel like a relic from the past, those halcyon days of full grants and reasonable tuition fees. But yes, bursaries do still exist, and even more surprisingly, these particular ones are designed for adults. What are Adult Education bursaries? They are offered

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